Bluffton, South Carolina — Hospice Care of the Lowcountry (HCL) today announced that the organization’s Board of Directors has appointed James Dismond as Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2023. He succeeds Jenny Brasington, the Executive Director of the organization of 13 years. Dismond has served with HCL for more than two years as the […]
Volunteer Q&A with Deb Welsh
Dogs make everyone smile! Type of Volunteer: Hos-pet volunteer Where is your hometown? Oak Hill, West Virginia In what place have you lived the longest? The state of West Virginia the longest; then on to Marietta, GA, then 14 years in Buffalo, NY, 13 years in Jacksonville, FL, and now 4 years in Bluffton, SC. […]
June Donor Spotlight: Susan Allhusen
Seven years ago, Susan Allhusen was introduced to hospice care when her mother was in need of end-of-life services. “Even though my mother was only on service for a few days, the impact was greatly felt,” said Susan. Susan currently serves on the Hospice Care of the Lowcountry’s Board of Directors and is also a […]
May Donor Spotlight: Jan Eagers
There was not a dry eye around Joseph Eagers Jr. at what was his last visit to the beach. “When death is coming, there are few material things that matter,” said Maggie Clark, Hospice Care of the Lowcountry Volunteer Coordinator. “What is important are experiences, family, love, and comfort.” Mr. Eagers, a long-time Hilton Head […]
April Donor Spotlight: Janet Gorton
Four years ago, Janet Gorton had her first volunteer experience with Hospice Care of the Lowcountry. When asked why she is a continued donor, volunteer, and Board of Directors member she stated, “My experience volunteering my very first time with Hospice Care of the Lowcountry changed my outlook on end-of-life care.” Janet volunteered for a […]
Volunteer Q&A with Pat Cameron
I am delighted to be a Hos-pet volunteer and contribute to this worthy effort. Type of Volunteer: Hos-pets volunteer Where is your hometown? I was born and raised in Fort Dodge, Iowa. (Go Hawkeyes!) I have lived in Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Michigan, North Carolina, and now, South Carolina. In what place have you lived the […]
Volunteer Q&A with Colonel Mack McGahee
Life is very fragile. Live each day to the fullest. Type of Volunteer: Patient-family advocate and We Honor Veterans volunteer Where is your hometown? Augusta, GA In what place have you lived the longest? Augusta, GA What is your favorite place that you’ve lived or visited? Bangkok, Thailand What convinced you to move to the […]
Volunteer Q&A with Janet Gorton
Our mission has inspired me to always look for ways to make a difference. Type of Volunteer: Patient-family advocate, event and fundraising assistance, and member of Board of Directors Where is your hometown? San Antonio, Texas In what place have you lived the longest? Anchorage, Alaska What is your favorite place that you’ve lived or […]
Volunteer Q&A with Jeffie Tupper
I appreciate every day and want to give a little back. Type of Volunteer: Vigil and event volunteer Where is your hometown? Ashtabula, Ohio In what place have you lived the longest? Carmel, Indiana What is your favorite place that you’ve lived or visited? Costa Rica and Lyon, France What convinced you to move to […]
Volunteer Q&A with Ale Domina
One makes the mistake of thinking one is giving,when in fact, one is receiving. Type of Volunteer: Vigil and community-outreach Where is your hometown? Northampton, MA In what place have you lived the longest? Portsmouth, NH What is your favorite place that you’ve lived or visited? Italy What convinced you to move to the Lowcountry? […]